Bank Credit Risk Analyst (Mid-level) - Retail Banking

About the role

As a dedicated Bank Credit Risk Analyst, you will use quantitative methods to identify credit risk, develop and deliver credit strategies, and monitor credit performance for consumer credit portfolios to optimize profitable growth within risk appetite. Mitigate operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Tracks and monitors internal and external factors impacting credit strategy performance for bank portfolio products. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Applies industry leading practices and analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities within the managed portfolio and translates results into strategic solutions with the delivery of credit risk strategies.
• Applies critical thinking skills to synthesize analyses, identify root causes, and develop clear and concise recommendations to drive credit risk strategy development and influence senior decision makers.
• Utilizes quantitative analysis based upon internal and external data sources to bring structure and clarity to challenging problems.
• Develops and presents comprehensive risk and financial reporting in support of senior management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks and escalates the quality and direction of credit performance to appropriate levels of management.
• Performs complex financial risk sensitivity analysis.
• Creates requirements to support the management of credit strategy infrastructure and ensures credit strategies are implemented as intended.
• Applies programming and analytical techniques to analyze credit data.
• Provides support for junior team members regarding analytics and risk management.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to guide & facilitate teams in the development and implementation of key initiatives.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• What you have:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of banking regulations, risk and/or compliance.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Good business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong research, investigation skills and demonstrated good judgement in problem solving.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis tools including skills to develop analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, or other business intelligence and analysis software applications for data segmentation, aggregation, and statistics (e.g., SPSS, Python, R or Visual Basic).
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include: FCRA, Reg B, UDAAP/UDAP, OCC Heightened Standards, OCC CREDIT RISK GUIDANCE.
• What sets you apart:
• High Proficiency in Python, SQL, VS Code and familiarity with capabilities of AI tools (e.g., Github Copilot).
• Experience analyzing credit risk associated with consumer credit or deposit products and identifying root causes of shifts

Benefits

Additional Information

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

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